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Unit Era: 1550 to 1850
Unit III
Essential Question: How difficult is it to overthrow an established idea or system?
III.A Students will analyze how the interregional spread of political ideas such as self-government and liberty in Europe and America served as a catalyst for global changes by:
- III.A.1: Explaining how the English Civil War and the Revolution of 1688 affected government, religion, economy, and society in Britain as well as the American colonies.
- III.A.2: Comparing the causes, character, and consequences of the American and French Revolutions.
- III.A.3: Explaining the causes and effects of Islamic expansion and Eurasian trade routes on political and cultural life in West African Kingdoms.
Essential Question: Was imperialism mutually beneficial?
V.C Students will compare how regional powers attempted to meet the challenges of modernization and interregional territorial expansion by:
- V.C.2: Analyzing the internal and external factors impacting Russian modernization and growth as an imperial power.
Assigned Readings
Assigned Readings
Make sure you know the vocabulary terms on the right, as you may be quizzed on them this week.
- Natural Law
- Social Contract
- Philosophe
- Laissez Faire
- Salon
- Enlightened Despot
- Stamp Act
- Popular Sovereignty
- Federal Republic
- Checks and Balances
Monday: The Enlightenment
MSDE II.A.2 | Compare the causes, character, and consequences of the American and French Revolutions Monday: The Enlightenment
Opener: Philosophy | Knowledge vs. Wisdom
Opener: Philosophy | Knowledge vs. Wisdom
Is knowledge or wisdom more useful?
Lesson: 11.1 [ Notes ] The Enlightenment
Lesson: 11.1 [ Notes ] The Enlightenment
I. Notes: The Enlightenment
Closing: Great Race (Notes) U.S. Bill of Rights
Closing: Great Race (Notes) U.S. Bill of Rights
Identify the amendment based on the provided summaries of the amendments
Resources | The Enlightenment
Resources | The Enlightenment
Tuesday: The American Revolution
MSDE II.A.2 | Compare the causes, character, and consequences of the American and French Revolutions Tuesday: The American Revolution
Opener: Philosophy | Free Speech
Opener: Philosophy | Free Speech
Should there be limitations on the right to free speech?
(Option 2) Great Race | Know the 50 States
Notes: The American Revolution
Notes: The American Revolution
I. Notes: The American Revolution
Closing: Great Race | Star-Spangled Banner
Closing: Great Race | Star-Spangled Banner
Identify the lyrics of the Star-Spangled Banner
Resources | The American Revolution
Resources | The American Revolution
IV. MW11 [ Classwork ] Enlightenment Coffeehouses - RLH - Handout and DocsWKST | Coffeehouses
WKST | Coffeehouses
TED-Ed | Life Cycle of Coffee
TED-Ed | Life Cycle of Coffee
Wednesday: Enlightenment Coffeehouses
MSDE II.A.2 | Compare the causes, character, and consequences of the American and French Revolutions Wednesday: Enlightenment Coffeehouses
Opener: Statistics | Coffee Facts from Perfect Brew
Opener: Statistics | Coffee Facts from Perfect Brew
Answer the questions related to coffee trivia from the Perfect Brew website
(Extension) TED-Ed | The Life Cycle of a Cup of Coffee - A.J. Jacobs (5:04 mins)
Strong Bucks Questions (Answers - Because No One Reads This Website)
Where were coffee trees first domesticated? (Ethiopia)
What is the name for professionals who select bean samples to roast and brew in the process called cupping? (Q-Graders)
What country imports the most coffee? (USA!)
Lesson: Primary Source | English Coffeehouses
Lesson: Primary Source | English Coffeehouses
I. Worksheet: Complete the "English Coffeehouses" worksheet
Closing: Personal Opinion | Only One Coffee Shop
Closing: Personal Opinion | Only One Coffee Shop
If you could only frequent one coffee establishment for the rest of your life, which one would it be and why?
Please note, this question is related to the consumption of beverages. Avoid discussing an establishment having the best croissant.
Resources | Beverages in World History
Resources | Beverages in World History
MW11 [ Classwork ] The English Civil War and Witch Hunts (MSDE II.A.1)WKST | English Civil War & Witch Trials
WKST | English Civil War & Witch Trials
Witches in Art | Artsy.net
Witches in Art | Artsy.net
Thursday: The English Civil War and Witch Trials (Halloween Lesson)
MSDE II.A.1 | Explain how the English Civil War and the Revolution of 1688 affected government, religion, economy, and society in Britain as well as the American coloniesThursday: The English Civil War and Witch Trials (Halloween Lesson)
Opener: Vocabulary Quiz | The Enlightenment and American Revolution
Opener: Vocabulary Quiz | The Enlightenment and American Revolution
Complete the vocabulary quiz based on the words from this week's readings. In the event that you did not do well you are welcome to earn the points back by submitting definitions for the vocabulary terms using the Frayer Model (click for example).
Great Race | American Cryptids: Identify the eight cryptids on the map "Monsters in America: A Cryptozoological Map of the United States"
Lesson: The English Civil Wars and Witch Trials
Lesson: The English Civil Wars and Witch Trials
I. Worksheet: Complete the "English Civil War and Witch Trials" worksheet
Closing: Image Analysis | Witches in Art
Closing: Image Analysis | Witches in Art
The image on the left is the first known Western artwork depicting witches on broomsticks. It appears in an illustrated manuscript of a poem, “Le Champion des Dames” (1451), by French writer Martin Le Franc. To the left of Le Franc's calligraphic text fly two women in long dresses—one pumpkin-hued, the other the color of a carnation.
How does Le Franc’s portrayal of witches compare to the “witches” of England in the seventeenth century?
Resources | Werewolves, Witches, and Wandering Spirits
Resources | Werewolves, Witches, and Wandering Spirits
The Blue Boy by Thomas Gainsborough (1770)
The Blue Boy by Thomas Gainsborough (1770)
MW11 [ Classwork ] Virtual Museum Trip - The Enlightenment Era ( Google Arts & Culture )CW | Virtual Museum - Enlightenment
CW | Virtual Museum - Enlightenment
Friday: The Enlightenment - Virtual Museum
MSDE II.A.2 | Compare the causes, character, and consequences of the American and French Revolutions Friday: The Enlightenment - Virtual Museum
Opener: Art in Popular Culture | The Blue Boy
Opener: Art in Popular Culture | The Blue Boy
Identify the various pieces of modern movie and film featuring The Blue Boy by Thomas Gainsborough [ Source: LA County Museum ]
Lesson: Virtual Museum Tour - The Enlightenment Era
Lesson: Virtual Museum Tour - The Enlightenment Era
I. Classwork: Use the Google Arts and Culture website to explore the exhibits that reflect art that took place during the Enlightenment era:
If you are having trouble researching feel free to click on the "Resources | Philosophy and Philosophers" tab below
Closing: Share Your Art
Closing: Share Your Art
Show off your art talents from the back of the assignment
Resources | Philosophy and Philosophers
Resources | Philosophy and Philosophers
Key Enlightenment Figures
Key Enlightenment Figures
Immanuel Kant
Thomas Hobbes
John Locke
Baron de Montesquieu
Voltaire
Jean-Jacques Rousseau
[ YouTube ] CCEH 1.18 - The Enlightenment
[ YouTube ] CCWH 1.28 - The American Revolution
Essential Question(s) 1750 to 1890
Essential Question(s) 1750 to 1890
How difficult is it to Overthrow an Established Idea or System?
How difficult is it to Overthrow an Established Idea or System?
MSDE Objective(s) | Students will analyze how the interregional spread of political ideas such as self-government and liberty in Europe and America served as a catalyst for global changes by:
II.A.2 | Comparing the causes, character, and consequences of the American and French Revolutions (GOV, SIO)
Essential Question(s) 1750 to 1890
Essential Question(s) 1750 to 1890
Unit III
Lesson 4: The EnlightenmentUnit III
- L.G.1: I can describe how science led to the Enlightenment.
- L.G.2: I can explain the political philosophies of Hobbes, Locke, Voltaire, Montesquieu, and Rousseau.
- L.G.3: I can summarize the economic ideas of the physiocrats and Adam Smith.
- L.G.4: I can describe how Enlightenment ideas spread and influenced the arts.
- L.G.5: I understand the role of enlightened despots.
Lesson 5: The American Revolution
- L.G.1: I can describe how Britain became a global power.
- L.G.2: I understand the events and ideas leading to the American Revolution, including the impact of the Enlightenment.
- L.G.3: I can summarize key events of the American Revolution.
- L.G.4: I can identify the political and legal ideas in the Declaration of Independence and the United State Constitution.
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